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Food trends to look out for in 2022

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From dalgona coffee to sushi bake, the pandemic has given us interesting quarantine food trends. What will 2022 cook up?See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Pagbangon Mula sa Hagupit ni Odette

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Super Typhoon Odette has left several areas in Visayas and Mindanao in catastrophe. Thousands of residents remain homeless, the power supply is still ...

COVID Corner: Post-holiday surge

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New year, new infections. Exactly how bad is the post-holiday COVID surge? And does the spike in cases have anything to do with the new omicron varian...

How do Filipinos see human rights?

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The SWS has conducted its largest survey on human rights to figure out how Filipinos think, feel, and act when it comes to human rights. Let's look at...

The 5 money resolutions to add to your 2022 list

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The new year is the perfect time to get your finances on the right track after splurging during the holidays. Here's where to get started–and ho...

#PumaPangulo: Leni Robredo

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vice President Leni Robredo is aiming to become the third female president of the Philippines. This is what a Robredo administration will look like.&n...

#PumaPangulo: Bongbong Marcos

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former Senator Bongbong Marcos says he can unify Filipinos, despite his family history. This is what a second Marcos administration will look like.&nb...

#PumaPangulo: Manny Pacquiao

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary boxer-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao is up for the greatest fight of his life in the political arena. This is what a Pacquiao administrati...

#PumaPangulo: Isko Moreno

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mayor Isko Moreno says he can replicate his accomplishments in the City of Manila across the entire Philippines. This is what a Moreno (or Domagoso) a...

#PumaPangulo: Ping Lacson

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the second time around, Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is running for President. This is what a Lacson administration will look like.&n...

Bakit si Jose Mari Chan ang tunog ng Pasko?

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every December, we hear the familiar tune of "Christmas in our Hearts" ringing in the air. Together with ethnomusicologist Dr. Lara Mendoza, let's bre...

“Adobo na naman?”: Why the dishes we eat seem repetitive

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional Filipino food may not be as ‘traditional' as you think. At the same time, there's so much local food to discover. Let's hear it from...

Just 20 firms produce 55% of the single-use plastic waste in the world

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You read that figure right. Twenty. Who are these companies? And what's it going to take to cut back their enormous plastic waste footprint? See ...

Play-to-earn: What is this new buzzword all about?

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More than a million people in the Philippines are now into Axie Infinity, the Pokemon-like game that lets you earn cryptocurrencies. What is it? How m...

Moment in history: The most powerful telescope ever built prepares for launch

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It was nearly 3 decades in the making, but the largest and most powerful telescope humans have ever built is launching on Dec 22. It's called the Jame...

Teka Break x Booklaban: All I want for Christmas are books!

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Calling all ninongs and ninangs! Still looking for a gift for your inaanak? Fear not! Booklaban hosts Shani Tan and Gege Cruz talk to special educatio...

COVID Corner: How to celebrate the holidays safely

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

'Tis the season to be careful! With the looming Omicron threat, Dr. DJ Bandoy gives his tips for a COVID-free Christmas. When is it a good time to go ...

Tips for safely reporting the 2022 elections

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Less than 5 months to go till we elect a new administration. But election is also peak season for attacks, harassment and threats–especially aga...

Here’s how you should spend your Christmas bonus

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We feel you–you have this overwhelming urge to spend on something, to treat yourself for putting up with so much throughout this pandemic. But w...

Out of 329 candidates, the Nobel committee handpicked Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov. Here’s why.

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On December 10, 2021, Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov officially added “Nobel Prize-winning journalists” to their titles. They bested more ...

Wrongfully imprisoned, journalist builds ‘digital safehouse’ for others under attack (Part 2)

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of a special Human Rights Day report, we'll tell what happened to Lady Ann "Icy" Salem, the editor of Manila Today who was wrongfully impr...

Wrongfully imprisoned, journalist builds ‘digital safehouse’ for others under attack (Part 1)

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On Human Rights Day, we show you what it's like to be the subject of a warrantless arrest; to be harassed for your work; to be held incommunicado for ...

COVID Corner: Vaccine Manufacturing

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Neighboring countries in Southeast Asia are gearing up for the next step to end the pandemic: vaccine manufacturing. But the Philippines has yet to cr...

How do we close the gender gap? Make allies out of boys

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A world that is more equal for women and men is farther away thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. One organization is working on closing the gender gap by...

Is there such a thing as a “Solid South”?

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Davao City mayor and vice-presidential aspirant Sara Duterte's stronghold is referred to as the “Solid South”, a bloc her running mate Bon...

Who is Apollo Quiboloy, “Owner of the Universe”? (updated)

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy has styled himself a number of ways, including the bombastic “Appointed Son of God”. But here on Earth he's been ch...

Who is Estelito Mendoza, the “lawyer of last resort”?

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Atty. Estelito Mendoza, known as “the lawyer of last resort'' has been hired by presidential aspirant Bongbong Marcos as he faces a slew of disq...

COVID Corner: Omicron

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is Omicron more transmissible? Are covid vaccines effective against it? Dr. DJ Bandoy tackles the big questions about the newly reported variant of co...

“He needs a full-time secretary”: PATAFA has always known EJ Obiena needed help

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pole vault star EJ Obiena and the Philippine Track and Field Association are locked in a bitter row after PATAFA accused Obiena of serious crimes. Yet...

Usapang Econ Muna: No jab, no job! IATF takes a harder line on the unvaccinated

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 3-day National Vaccination Drive is underway. Pagpasok kasi ng December, gagawin na raw mandatory ng IATF ang COVID-19 vaccines sa mga workers na ...

A seat at the table in Glasgow

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The terms laid out in the Glasgow Climate Pact aren't just words for us Filipinos. Our country is among the most vulnerable to the disastrous effects ...

In lockdown, more Filipinas endured domestic violence

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. But what the last 20 months of the pandemic has shown is that dome...

COVID Corner: UK’s new surge

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scientists worldwide are watching the recent surge of covid cases happening in the UK. From July to October, the UK has had 3 million cases. This desp...

Super Evil: Never Forget

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's been 12 years since the Maguindanao massacre and for over a decade now, journalists and the families of the brutally slain have been working to m...

How should we judge the SM MOA globe publicity stunt?

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the age of disinformation, should we let mainstream media outlets get away with packaging sponsored content as real news? The recent brouhaha over ...

Sanitation inspectors are heroes of the pandemic too

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On World Toilet Day, take a moment to honor the workers who have to go house-to-house in the poorest communities to check that people are answering th...

COVID Corner: Third dose

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sadly pagdating sa bakuna walang forever. Dr. DJ Bandoy tells you everything you need to know before getting that third dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Have...

How reliable is the DOH COVID data?

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On a daily basis, the DOH removes duplicate cases from the COVID-19 tally and many “recoveries” are re-tagged as “deaths”. How...

How do you finance a forever war against communists?

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The NTF-ELCAC has been unable to give a satisfactory accounting of how it spent its money in 2021. Now it faces a huge budget cut from the Senate, and...

Sara Duterte is not a reluctant candidate

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For months, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte kept denying she was considering running for a national post in the 2022 election. At the 11th hour, she cha...

Cinemas are open again, but forget the popcorn

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

20 months after the first lockdown, cinemas have finally reopened. Do you still remember what it's like to sit in a big, dark, cold room with stranger...

Why the presidential candidates are wrong about the oil crisis

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Philippines has suffered 10 consecutive weeks of oil price hikes. It's become such a heated topic that the presidential candidates have jumped int...

COVID Corner: Oral anti-covid pills, sana all!

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anti-covid pill manufacturer, Merck, and the Medicines Patent Pool have entered a licencing agreement to offer international access for molnupiravir. ...

How Dennis Uy Got His Hands on Malampaya

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis Uy now owns 90% of the Malampaya gas field. Why did the government allow his company, which has no experience in exploration, to take over? And...

Super Evil: The flight of the cowards

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For years, the Ampatuans had gotten away with all kinds of atrocities. Not just land-grabbing and corruption, but even abductions, torture, sexual ass...

Super Evil: The other Cynthia

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's more than one Cynthia in the tragic and infuriating tale of the Maguindanao massacre. And the other Cynthia was there from the time the crime ...

Super Evil: The cellphone

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When armed men stopped the convoy of journalists and members of the Mangudadatu clan, they stripped their captives of their belongings. But lawyer Cyn...

How a global production team brought Manila to life in Netflix's Trese

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Isn't this enough telephone wires?” was one of the things Trese art director Jojo Aguilar was asked by his non-Filipino colleagues while ...

Paano nga ba makiramay?

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ngayong hiwa-hiwalay tayo, ang hirap makiramay tuwing may namatayan. Paano nga ba tayo makakapagbigay ng ginhawa sa mga taong malayo sa atin? At kung ...

How do we mourn when we can’t gather in person?

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When somebody dies, it's a community affair. OFWs fly back home, family members help each other prepare for the wake and the funeral, and friends keep...

Booklaban: Never have I ever read a horror story from these Pinoy authors (Part 2)

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our game of "Never Have I Ever" with horror fiction writers Eliza Victoria, Yvette Tan, and Wincy Ong where hosts Shani Tan and Gege Sugue...

Booklaban: Never have I ever read a horror story from these Pinoy authors (Part 1)

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for something spooky to read this Halloween? Listen up...if you dare! Horror fiction writers Eliza Victoria, Yvette Tan, and Wincy Ong join ho...

Before You Block: Kilalanin natin itong mga trolls

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed the job ads for social media managers? We are seeing more of these lately as the elections draw near. Why is that? UMass and Harvard ...

COVID Corner: Delta Plus

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

By now, we've all heard of the Delta variant and we've seen what it can do. But now the Delta variant has mutated once more and some experts fear that...

Is blockchain voting the answer to electoral fraud?

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hype or hope? The Comelec has begun running mock trials of blockchain-enabled voting, with the goal of getting more overseas Filipinos to vote. At lea...

Meet AUKUS: the new Western pact to counter China

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On September 15, the US, UK, and Australia announced a new security pact which will enable Australia to build nuclear-powered submarines for the first...

Ang Nag-iisang Noli Aurillo

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Noli Aurillo did not learn how to read notes, but he was a musician like no other. When he died of Covid on October 16, the Pinoy music industry mourn...

7 out of 10 girls don’t know how to spot falsehoods online. Why is that a problem?

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every day, millions of girls and young women see harmful ideas and stereotypes that are reinforced by misinformation and disinformation online. Here's...

COVID Corner: Ano'ng alam natin sa oral antiviral drug na molnupiravir?

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pharma giant Merck says its new antiviral drug can cut hospitalizations in half for COVID-19 patients. Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about the studies on Molnup...

Campaigning in the time of COVID-19

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Candidates for the 2022 elections are up against extraordinary limitations on interacting with voters. How are they adapting their strategies? The tea...

Who is Dmitry Muratov, the other Nobel Peace Prize winner?

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Like Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov founded an independent media outlet. But unlike Rappler, journalists have been killed in Muratov's newsroom. This is ...

"Alandal": How Jay Ignacio's first comic book was brought to life in Alex Niño's last published work of art

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Booklaban hosts Shani Tan and Gege Cruz talk to Komiket co-founder Paolo Herras and writer Jay Ignacio about “Alandal”, one of the officia...

Usapang Econ Muna: What did the “pandemic effect” ad teach us?

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gigil, the agency that created the infamous Belo “pandemic effect” ad, has been suspended for violating advertising ethics. Let's talk abo...

Teka Teka: Pareho nga ba dapat ang etika ng mga influencers at journalists?

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bloggers, vloggers, influencers, content creators: A recent controversial interview stirred up debate about their roles and responsibilities to societ...

COVID Corner: Quarantine procedures for passengers arriving in the Philippines

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bandoy returns to the Philippines and describes his experience from boarding the plane to staying in the quarantine hotel. If you have questions a...

Here are your candidates for president in 2022

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One woman, four men. All of them household names in politics, all of them promising change. The race to replace Duterte is on, and these are the candi...

Here are your candidates for Senate in 2022

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the 2022 senatorial race, 176 candidates are running for just 12 open seats. It's a list filled with incumbent officials, re-electionists, politica...

The Pandora Papers: Are offshore accounts illegal?

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the biggest-ever leak of documents exposing hidden wealth and tax avoidance by the world's rich and powerful. But are offshore accounts illegal? ...

Teka Teka, Ted: Can the President prevent cabinet members from testifying in the Senate?

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the height of the probe on Pharmally, President Duterte issued a memorandum forbidding cabinet executives from attending investigations in the Sena...

COVID Corner: Bakuna sa mga bata update!

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The pilot vaccination for teenagers in the Philippines is set to begin. The IATF announced that six hospitals in Metro Manila will vaccinate 15 to 17 ...

No to PAREx? What we’ve learned from mobility experts

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

San Miguel claims the Pasig River Expressway will decongest our roads. Will it? An urban planner, a government official, and two economists weigh in.S...

Kandidatong may kaso, bakit pwede pa rin tumakbo?

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the Philippines, only those who have been convicted are prevented from running for government, but NOT those who are facing criminal charges. Why c...

Data suggests flying is safe, even with the Delta variant

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shut all borders! Ground all planes! That was the thinking in the early days of the pandemic, as we fought an unseen enemy. When people did have to fl...

The Forgotten Purpose of Civic Education

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Before the Internet came along, civic education was an integral subject in school. Does it have a role in modern society? See omnystudio.com/list...

COVID Corner: How the U.S. conducts face-to-face classes

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From symptoms check apps to syndromic surveillance, Dr. DJ Bandoy shares his experience attending face-to-face classes at the University of California...

For urban poor communities, handwashing is a luxury

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've been told again and again: wash your hands to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. But for Filipinos in urban poor communities, handwashing is a...

In COVID-19 fight, the regions get left behind

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As Western Visayas grapples with an uptick in COVID-19 cases, local officials aren't feeling the love from the IATF. In fact, in some cases, it's the ...

The climate crisis is in code red; hospitals CAN go green

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've talked about how the healthcare sector is a major driver of climate change. We also know what stands in the way of hospitals going green. But it...

Teka Teka Ted: What's next in the ICC?

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FLAG lawyer and criminal law professor, Atty. Ted Te, talks about what to expect in the ICC now that the Pre-trial Chamber has given the greenlight to...

Teka Teka, did we pay twice for face masks and shields?

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

DOH was given billions of pesos for the COVID response. But based on the 2020 audit report, there are discrepancies and possible overspending. Where d...

Why is it hard for hospitals to go green?

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you're busy saving lives–while fearing for your own–you're not really thinking about segregating waste, switching the lights off when...

This Martial Law museum is fighting for the soul of the country

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly half a century later, the lessons of Martial Law are more important than ever. We take you behind the scenes of the Freedom Memorial Museum, wh...

Distance learning during COVID-19: How do we define success?

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Last year, we opened classes. And we successfully ended those classes. Now we are opening another school year. Isn't that success worthy of celebrati...

How healthcare hurts the planet

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about the ties between two of our biggest crises today: our health, and climate change. We usually associate global warming with the energy...

Teka Teka: Bakit meron pa ring nakakalat na landmines?

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More than the rising trend in victim-activated improvised explosive devices, more IEDs are apparently being made from everyday household items. Fred L...

Red flags sa 5-trillion-peso 2022 budget?

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to say what your priorities are, putting your money where your mouth is in another. Alin nga ba ang tunay na priority ng gobyerno para sa 20...

COVID Corner: Kailangan pa ba ng face shield?

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do aerosol particles behave in the air? And, are face shields enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19?  Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the studie...

Marawi Rehabilitation, kumusta na?

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly four years after the liberation of Marawi City, the Marawi Compensation Bill finally passes on third and final reading at the House of Represen...

True or False: Hospitals are cashing in on this pandemic

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the influx of COVID-19 patients, private hospitals are hanging by a thread. Dr. Glenn Paraso, executive director of the Mary Johnston Hospital...

Bakit may library fees? Eh hindi nga nakakapunta sa campus ang anak ko.

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Von Totanes, Director of Ateneo's Rizal Library, talks about the importance of libraries, especially when so much is online.See omnystudio.com/listene...

On social media, COMELEC can’t do anything about premature campaigning

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Long before we troop to the polls in 2022, politicians have begun pumping big money into ads on social media. That should count as premature campaigni...

COVID Corner: Kailangan ko ba ng booster shot?

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. health officials are preparing to rollout COVID-19 booster shots for adults as new variants continue to emerge. But what is the logic behind usin...

The coast is not clear–anong meron sa Dumaguete reclamation project?

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dumaguete's marine biodiversity is threatened with a 174-hectare reclamation project. Petitions to stop the project have been turned down twice. What ...

Why should the Philippines care about Afghanistan?

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the Philippines has a history with Afghanistan? Veteran journalist Ed Lingao explains the significance of our shared history and how...

Guys we cancel: Why do they behave badly?

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New week, new guy cancelledt. What is at the root of this bad behavior? Let's look at it through the lens of evolutionary psychology, with help from C...

Poor families want return to face-to-face classes

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Blended learning has been hard for beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. Concerned parents are calling for a safe and gradual open...

COVID Corner: Kailan kailangan mag-quarantine? mag-isolate?

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the rules for quarantine and isolation in this episode of COVID Corner. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at as...

Decrypting Crypto: Is cryptocurrency the future of money?

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Using digital payments have become part of daily transactions. And cryptocurrency has become more popular even outside of tech circles. El Savador has...

“Konting sipon lang, covid na.” Why Philhealth is refusing to pay hospital claims

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

PhilHealth has been embroiled in controversies from corruption scandals to audit discrepancies. Now they're disputing billions of pesos in hospital cl...

Teka break x Booklaban: ABNKKBSNPLAko ng libro sa Filipino!

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nagbabasa ka ba ng mga aklat sa Filipino? ‘Yung totoo. Booklaban hosts Gege Sugue and Shani Tan talk about the common misconception about Filipi...